Reflection Two: Forgiveness Over Quarrel

“Children of God, ants know better than to destroy their own. So too must we forgive quickly. In the Igbo tradition we hear, ‘If you heal the leg, the foot will walk with you again.’ In Vincentian speech we say, ‘Don’t wash yuh dirty linen in public.’

Disputes and quarrels within us must be settled with grace. Do not let hurt fester into division. For Christ taught, ‘Forgive, and you shall be forgiven’ (Luke 6:37). The black ant is wiser than man in this: he does not waste energy biting his brother but reserves his strength for greater battles.”